Yearlong interactive calendar for sped student.

Download the PDF version of this article here. It looks like I was onto something when I recently posted the following statement: There is orthographic dyslexia. This occurs when someone has average or above average phonemic awareness, but they can’t translate that ability to the written word. I always look at the writing first…it tells […]

This is a guide to making recycled book art. Learn how to turn your old books into DIY home decor with this step-by-step Hometalk tutorial.

It is inevitable that children are going to have teases tossed their way throughout their entire lives. This activity pack is a great supplement to use with the book "Simons Hook" written by Karen Gedig Burnett (you don't have to purchase the book to use this activity). Students will learn to respo...

It's been over 28 years since I moved to Arizona right after college. Before I left, I rummaged through my mom's recipe box and copied do...

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I’m often asked about the first day of school, so I’ve written many articles on the topic. Most are about establishing routines and implementing an effective classroom management plan—which are important, to be sure. But they’re not my number one goal on the first ... Read more

Teacher collaboration tips for members of a professional learning community. Learn how to create a positive culture through self-reflection.

Really, you're just reading it at your own risk. The storyline is good but my writing is kinda cringey in half the chapters. The character cries almost after some shit people put her thru (not always tho but you know what I mean?)😂😂 I mean yes I'm still giving it major edits but it was written when I was 16, soz :P #69 in Thrill May 13, 2018 "They were strangers again, Only this time with some memories." Rank #125 in Fanfic as of 22.10.16 *So this is my Third book! YAY!! Vote and Comment* :) 4th April, Monday. 2016 #Wattys2016

You use English punctuation marks to structure and organize your writing.

I apologize for the lack of posting lately! I promise I will catch up on everything that I have not blogged about over the past couple of months: Easter printables, Plants/Seeds, Butterflies, Zoo and everything in between. We finished school last Thursday (Friday was clerical) and I just need to spend some time doing nothing. This year has been exhausting for me and May is always a difficult month for me working through the anniversary of the death of my daughter as well as her birthday. On top of everything, I am dealing with some medical issues and just need some time to take care of myself. The last day in my classroom I spent cleaning, organizing and rearranging. I wanted to try out new furniture placements before I left for the summer otherwise I would be thinking about it all summer. (Does anyone else do this?!) Unfortunately, this is the year for “deep cleaning” of my wing so EVERYTHING on the walls had to come down. The take-down is the easy part – it will take at least a day to put it all back up – in the stifling August heat in a building with no air conditioning…I’m sweating just thinking about it! So for now, this is the arrangement for next year. We’ll see how many new floor plans I can dream up! I am looking forward to having the summer off – to not worry about classes, reading what I WANT to read, and just enjoying time with my family! I plan on attending the Minnesota Early Childhood/Kindergarten conference in May, and then shortly after that hop on a plan for our annual trip to Norway. For all of you that are still in school – the end is near! Here is a fun little book that I like to do with my kids at the end of the year. The original packet came from Green Gables Kindergarten and I have modified it ever-so-slightly! (Click on the picture to download – be sure to leave a comment if you download!) Happy Summer! PS – I am afraid I have to admit as I was looking at the pictures of my classroom, I have thought of another idea for furniture placement! Ahh…the curse has begun!

This is an excerpt from “The Plot Thickens:21 Ways to Plot Your Novel“, written by me and my wildly creative partner, Jack Monroe. Love It or Hate It, It’s Time to OutlineIt’s time to outline your story. I’m a big fan of outlining; it helps me stay organized and focused, and keeps me drifting off...

Preschool Language Therapy Printables & Boom Card Deck. An ideal activity for Preschool Speech and Language Therapy, vocabulary activity, following directions and more! This printable and digital vocabulary activity pack contains dress-up dolls and instructions on using them to develop simple sentence structure as a Speech Therapy or oral language activity.Printable pages are available in color or blackline options and include a handout to send for homework written in parent-friendly language!The printable download contains a baseboard showing a girl and a boy and an assortment of everyday clothing items.The digital Boom deck can be downloaded from the Boom Learning platform and contains a digital version of this activity - ideal for telehealth or distance learning. ******************************************************************** ♥ Contains parent handouts for using this activity for teaching possessive s ("put on the girl's hat") but can be used for so much more! ♥ It is suitable for young children who are beginning to combine two words together in phrases such as "shoes on" ♥ Use for ESL students who need practice in naming clothing vocabulary or pronouns. ♥ Teach pronouns, vocabulary, following directions, and building sentence structure. ******************************************************************** Buyers Say... "LOVE, LOVE, LOVE!! I travel between school districts and they are great for those days when I have to pop in and out quickly to work with kids!" "My students loved these activities & I loved that they are easy to use and can send home an activity for further practice without any extra work, if necessary!" "Amazing resource for my preschoolers. I'm so glad I was able to grab these packets as a bundle! Thank you!" "I'm loving the activities so far! The first time I used one, I brought it to my home visit. The three year old was engaged with the activity for the whole time! Can't wait to use more!"

My second Youtube video. Just a flip through three of my (almost full) Smash books. If you enjoy, please “like” my video! :)

In this post, we look at a scene checklist to help you write your stories.

Not long before I made the move from a local Club to BGCA, I started playing a game with my middle grades members that they LOVED. I adapted it from something I heard on a podcast and called it Dum…

I talk about marketing and give out marketing ideas all the time because I believe in its power to transform people's careers and businesses.

You've written a first draft, but now it's time for editing your novel. Here are tips and resources to help you so you don't hate your life while editing.

Your voice is necessary and important, and it deserves to be heard. But what if you don't know your voice? What if you don't know how you should say what you're trying to say? What if you're not sure if you even have a voice at all? I'm with you, my friend. Learn how to discover your unique

So as I mentioned last Friday, I only recently realized that I’m actually a planner and not a pantser. But my method of planning is erratic at best. Disclaimer: this may not help YOU plan a book at all. It’s my method, right? And it’s a very fluid, not-too-organized, definitely not-too-strict method. But then again, perhaps […]

This book was written to help absolute beginners, whether kids or adults, learn to play in a simple and easy way that requires no knowledge of reading music. If you are a beginner, playing by note can be difficult. It is easier to follow color-coded circles with note letters. Just by following the color circles, you will sound like an experienced musician. Playing music can be as simple and enjoyable as a game. That is our goal: to give you what’s necessary to play beautiful music while having fun. We recommend the color bell set and 8 -15 note color glockenspiel for your child’s first musical experience. There are 2 instruments that are best for beginners and most solfeggio teachers advise that it’s better to begin not with a piano, but with a simpler and more accessible instruments. There are 3 levels in this Bell's book. Level 1: Play by color circle. Each song here is written with color circles and letter notes inside. The circles are grouped by rhythm. The duration of the whole, dotted half, and half notes are depicted by the arches after the circles (2, 3, or 4 beats). The songs here are very familiar and simple. Level 2: Get acquainted with the musical staff. Learn the places of each note on a staff. No note durations (note length) here. Level 3: Play by classic note on a musical staff. Here is the “adult” musical notation: clef, duration, rests and connection of the notes, but the helpful color circles and letters are still above the notes. Each song was adapted for the newbie - just 8 notes (one octave). At the end of the book, you will also find simple puzzles that will make reading notes easier. Attention: Songs have been transposed for a DIATONIC range. Some melodies might be changed and simplified. If you have flat keys on your instrument, please use the classic music score for the piano. Let's jingle and jangle with the animals in the jungle! Contents LEVEL 1. Jingle Bells London Bridge is Falling Down The wheels on the Bus Mary had a little lamb Are you sleeping? We wish you a Merry Christmas Brahms Lullaby Happy Birthday Beethoven. Ode to Joy Row, row, row your Boat Hot Cross Buns Old MacDonald Had a Farm Do you know the Muffin Man? La Cucaracha Ten Little Fingers LEVEL 2. Miss Mary Mack A Hunting We Will Go The Mulberry Bush Acka Backa LEVEL 3. Five Little Ducks My Hat Baby Bumble Bee Cobbler, Mend My Shoes This Old Man Rhythmic Symbols Music Note Values Guess, What Songs Are They Singing? What Songs These Trains Are Carrying? Match the Letters to the Keys _______________________________________________ Note: If you are going to read an e-book on Android, Lithium is the most suitable free app. Other reading apps may display garbled pages.

Structuring your story can frighten some writers and confuse others, but it doesn't have to be so - here is a simple way to look at story structure.

Book editor in the UK explains the best way to write a satisfying ending to your novel so readers aren't left disappointed. There's nothing worse than your audience being gripped by the first few chapters of your book, getting invested in the story throughout the middle, but feeling let down by an unsatisfying ending. Read this post to learn how you can end your novel in a way that satisfies your audience! Stand Corrected Editing offers professional book editing services in the UK.

Drug addiction and alcoholism are challenging, controversial, and complex to write about, but I personally choose to address both, in my fiction. I do have personal, although not recent, experience…

How do writers create characters readers love to hate? How can you create your own Dolores Umbridge or Ramsey Bolton?

Structuring your story can frighten some writers and confuse others, but it doesn't have to be so - here is a simple way to look at story structure.